“Heel spurs are a growth of bone on the bottom of your heel,” explains Dr. Mike Rushton, podiatrist, co-founder and medical director of Forward Motion headquartered in St. George, Utah. “They don’t ...

This week, we are going to revisit the topic of heel pain, specifically heel pain as a result of three specific problems. Physical therapists as a group are especially skilled at evaluating the ...

Heel pain is a common issue that affects many people, often causing discomfort and hindering daily activities. It can stem from various conditions, such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, or ...

A heel spur is a condition where a calcium deposit grows between the heel and arch of the foot. Heel spur symptoms include pain that can feel sharp or like a dull ache. A person may also notice heat ...

Given the fact that I see patients with foot pain/issues all day long on a daily basis, I hear this question ... a lot! The answer is ... it varies depending on where the spur is located. Let’s start ...

Just like many other types of foot pain, there are a handful of things that can cause heel pain in particular—and having the right shoe can do a lot to ease that pain or prevent it in the first place.

Your feet are subjected to a great deal of load each day and get quite a workout. The pressure on your feet can exceed your body weight while walking, and can be three or four times your body weight ...